istress Golden was awesome as she walked into the room at the picnic and pony workshop held August 2002 in the Ann Arbor area of Michigan.  At 6' tall and with a body and build to die for, a blonde bombshell she just takes your breath away at first glance!  She must have been the woman seen to inspire the song "Brickhouse" (ok, so she's too young but it had to be someone that looked just like her!)  I had a chance to meet her and offer her a ride that she accepted without hesitation.  That was the first great feeling.  The second came as I saw her glance my way after I had my tack on.  I'm not sure what she was thinking but in my mind she was thinking "I'm going to own that horse and I'm going to start by riding him today"!  Now I don't know that is what she was thinking but I do think it was related to riding!  The third came when she didn't question her height or weight, she just mounted and wanted to enjoy "HER" ride.

After the workshop, we had a chance to ride a little and talk.  I asked her about doing a few photos and she was more than happy to.  I didn't have my digital camera but only a video camera so we took a few minutes of her riding around the indoor arena.  She was fantastic at riding.

We later talked about a get together to do some riding videos and other projects and I'll keep you informed as to how that comes a long.  I personally and very optimistic and excited that she is interested in more riding and video projects.  Do check out her web site and hopefully, someday, she may have an interest in ownership, branding this horse and staking her claim! (or is that the video project theme?) <WEG>!

Keep in mind these are captured from a video so the quality is not great. 

Here are the 35mm photos taken by Valkri!